510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSidekick EZ Frame External Fixation System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc · KTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component
Cleared on Apr 5, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K043289 (Signal Medical Corp., 2005) after an 87-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 2005. 7 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Apr 5, 2013
- Review
- 87 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KTT
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K043289 (2005). 7 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK043289 E-Z Frame External Surgical Support BootSignal Medical Corp. · 2005
- This deviceK130044 Sidekick EZ Frame External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 4 of its ownK153635 SALVATION (R) External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK162033 SALVATION External Fixation SystemWright Medical · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK180832 SALVATION External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK200343 FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation · 2020
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK173883 External Fixation SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2018
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 7 · See all- K153635SALVATION (R) External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2016 · cites it directly4descendants
- K162033SALVATION External Fixation SystemWright Medical · 2017 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K180832SALVATION External Fixation SystemWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2018 · cites it directly1descendant
- K200343FusionFrame Ring Lock SystemGlw Medical Innovation · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K173883External Fixation SystemLife Spine, Inc. · 2018 · 3 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K043289 | E-Z Frame External Surgical Support Boot | Signal Medical Corp. | 2005 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K130044 | Sidekick EZ Frame External Fixation System | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K153635 | SALVATION (R) External Fixation System | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K162033 | SALVATION External Fixation System | Wright Medical | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K180832 | SALVATION External Fixation System | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K200343 | FusionFrame Ring Lock System | Glw Medical Innovation | 2020 | — |
| +3 | K173883 | External Fixation System | Life Spine, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K043289 | E-Z Frame External Surgical Support BootSummary page 1…pliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component *(a)(3). Predicate Device: K043289 E-Z FRAME EXTERNAL SURGICAL SUPPORT BOOT (a)(4). Device Description… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (7)
4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All KTT devicesKTT Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KTT
10in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KTT
88in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KTT
2in 2021
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KTT
673in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KTT, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9 | 55 | 2 | 45 |
| 2008 | 11 | 73 | 1 | 66 |
| 2009 | 11 | 94 | 2 | 45 |
| 2010 | 12 | 148 | 1 | 121 |
| 2011 | 10 | 157 | 0 | 196 |
| 2012 | 9 | 140 | 4 | 527 |
| 2013 | 7 | 87 | 7 | 898 |
| 2014 | 14 | 129 | 0 | 445 |
| 2015 | 12 | 60 | 0 | 401 |
| 2016 | 10 | 142 | 0 | 400 |
| 2017 | 11 | 184 | 1 | 485 |
| 2018 | 6 | 149 | 14 | 597 |
| 2019 | 8 | 110 | 3 | 800 |
| 2020 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 942 |
| 2021 | 10 | 83 | 2 | 961 |
| 2022 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 627 |
| 2023 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 554 |
| 2024 | 5 | 90 | 0 | 523 |
| 2025 | 10 | 88 | 0 | 673 |
| 2026 | 5 | 68 | 11 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Triple arthrodesis
Isolated rearfoot arthrodesis
Midfoot arthrodesis
Comminuted trauma
Diabetic Charcot reconstruction
Most foot pathology not requiring fixation above the ankle
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K130044 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K130044: Sidekick EZ Frame External Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K130044
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026